Fresh apples picked today Great pastry selection in coffee shoppe Great,friendly service read more

I attended the Adult Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday. How fun! As you approach the grounds from the parking lot you can see eggs scattered about. Check in was in the main barn. We were given a drink ticket with our admission ticket (which was around $50). The event usually does sell out so it's wise to get tickets well in advance if able. We were given bags to collect eggs if needed. There were specific times to search for eggs and collect prizes so that seemed pretty organized. There was live music and a heavy snack buffet bar that included quesadillas, fried pickles, BBQ chicken sliders, and potato salad. I won a bottle of flavored vodka, some candy, and a dozen donuts (that I have to return for). It was a fun twist on a childhood Easter activity with a few opportunities to win something fun. Just be advised that you may need to return some of the prizes. read more

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Saturday drive + crisp fall vibes. Beak & Skiff is always packed (on weekends) but it never loses that wide open feel. It's been a family tradition for us since 2017. This stop was all about the cider donuts, and they did not disappoint. They were warm, fresh, and perfectly spiced. The kids loved watching the donut making process through the window and were all smiles with their candy apples. We're pacing ourselves this season. Next weekend, we'll be back with friends for apple picking and tractor rides (the highlight for my kids). Happy fall, y'all. read more

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Made the journey to sample the tasty beverages with some friends for the afternoon. It was a beautiful sunny 80° day in October. The scenery is lovely. They drew in a very large crowd that day. Lots of Apple treats in the bakery. There were hayrides, a corn maze and apple picking in the orchard. Needless to say, our group wasn't disappointed with the outing. read more

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We love apple season in New York and Beak & Skiff brings back nostalgia when I was little and now I bring our two littles here. If you've been apple picking here before you know when the best time to go lol, weekends are obviously busier unless you get there right when they open. We opted to go on a Thursday for our favorite, honeycrisps. We had lunch which everything was delicious. There's plenty of seating indoors and outdoor. We ate outside with the beautiful views before us, the weather was perfect. Our youngest loved the kids section. The quality of products and friendly staff makes it worth stopping by each year. read more

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I went on a weekend and though it was packed, finding parking was surprisingly easy (very well organized!). This place really is the Disneyland of apple orchards! They have everything from pick-your-own apple picking, a corn maze, a cafe/ bakery with every iteration of apple drink and apple pastry one could want, a general store filled with even more delicious goodies and products made locally, and even a distillery. There's really something for everyone here! read more

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards - Pint of apple cider and an apple cider donut - Distilleries Near Me - Lafayette, New York

This review is for the cafe specifically. We ordered the smoked Mac & cheese with pulled pork and the pickle waygu burger. The counter service had to finish their personal conversation before taking our order. The food came out fast but the burger was well done regardless of them asking how I wanted it cooked. $14 burger, doesn't come with sides. The Mac and cheese was good. The bakery is phenomenal as always and the service was very friendly and kind. There are a few tables to eat inside the cafe when chilly but otherwise mainly outdoor picnic tables. I'll come here again for apples, the bakery and the fall activities but not for the cafe lunch/dinner. read more

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What a great experience! Orchards to distillery they have it all. Great raspberry cider, outdoor tables, band, general store and food! You can dine, drink, shop, eat dessert from the bakery and Apple pick all at one location. read more

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This was actually a Syracuse Food Truck Association event "Foodie Fest", held at Beak and Skiff. It was a great venue for this event, with lots of room, there was seating and grassy spots to sit, beautiful scenery and the buildings have indoor bathrooms. The tasting room as well as the gift shop were open. There were some of my favorite trucks at this event and a few new ones I was able to try. Redneck Reuben Union is amazing and their corned beef is the best. read more

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Really incredible place. I went to Beak & Skiff for a concert. I was pretty well blown away. I wasn't expecting a venue as big and nice as that, but alas! There it was! Beak & Skiff feels like it is in the middle of nowhere because it's on the edge of the Appalachian Mountains and there's really not a whole lot around, but you're only a short drive outside of Syracuse. Parking is easy. They have food and drinks. Everyone brings their own chairs and they setup in the big lawn in front of the stage. The earlier you get there, the more likely it'll be that you'll be able to park yourself where you want. Just pace yourself on the beer because I'm not sure how many Ubers there are in the area. read more

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards - Distilleries Near Me - Lafayette, New York

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We love 1911 ciders and liquors, so of course we love visiting Beak and Skiff. Like other apple orchards, they have seasonal activities like apple picking. We typically stop just to stock up on our favorites when nearby. Love that you can try samples at the bar and the food and baked goods at the cafe are so good, especially the donuts. Very pretty views just walking around too. read more

Beak & skiff will always be the go to for my family since I was only a few months old. They have grown a lot and it's amazing to see everything they do and how popular they've become. We went on a Saturday around 12pm and I was reminded why we avoid the weekends but round 1 of early morning people left so we found a parking spot closer to the entrance. It was packed to say the least so if you want to come on a weekend be prepared for the crowds and lines for everything. Even finding seating area. However, we love Honeycrisp so we had to get here before they were gone for the season. The food was okay, but they really need to expand their cafe to prep for the amount of people. Ordering food especially on the weekends. It took about an hour to get our food and it was tough to hear when it was ready because they were shouting names. I think maybe they need one more tv and give order numbers to everyone kinda like Panera does now or McDonald's. Even a PA system would help because it was difficult to hear over all the talking. We got the porky apple nachos, deer hill apple bacon burger, and 1911 original chicken. The nachos were good the best part was the apple chutney that was nice and hot and the queso. The pork wasn't very warm and was a bit dry. However kind of expected with how much they prep in pans. The burger was good, your typical burger my sister said. The chicken sandwich was ok too my mom just wished there was maybe more to it than just pickles maybe a coleslaw on it. We don't come for the food but it's nice that they have it available. No drinks today but thought it was cool they were doing free tastings of 4 different whiskeys. Went home with their aged for 5 years whiskey for my boyfriend and a bottle of Honeycrisp wine and obviously some beak and skiff apple cider. read more

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as a pumpkin patch/farm/orchard connoisseur this was extremely disappointing. the food lacked flavor, seasoning, and was not worth the cost. french fries that taste like raw potatoes, a veggie burger that looked like the shit of a vegetable in a patty. we really only interacted with one worker outside of ordering food (who did not look happy to be there). the lady we did talk to was sweet. apart from that there really just isn't much to do. there's pretty sights just not many activities read more

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Beak & Skiff, yet another place I had on my list to try and once again it was a rewarding experience. Steve and I had their Freedom Cider, a cider oriented towards our veterans. The Freedom Hard Cider is a dry cider which more often than not the cider in which I prefer versus ciders that are really sweet. Flavor features with this cider are dry, crisp and tart. And of course the apple flavor which is the main attraction. As I go through the Untappd list for their other cider selections I see some very intriguing cider flavors that caught my eye and is something I wouldn't mind returning to for more exploring. The Cider Donut for one was what really grabbed my attention. read more

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards - The Freedom Hard Cider from Beak & Skiff! - Distilleries Near Me - Lafayette, New York

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Beak and Skiff is simply marvelous and over the past several years has been a part of a new family tradition in apple picking! We live in FL but have a second home in Oswego, NY and our young nephews (5 and 6) are in Liverpool and Beak and Skiff is the place for us to take them and the family to enjoy a day of fun apple picking excitement. The adults enjoy an adult beverage or 2, the kids ride horses, play on hay bales and of course take the trip out to the orchards to find the tastiest juiciest apples around! My husband is obsessed with the apple hand pies- and when I say obsessed I am not lying! If I come up during the season aside from our trip with the kiddos, I am tasked with bringing at least 13 home. I will say this- sometimes the crowds are heavy and can be overwhelming and it would be great if the orchards staff could control flow and the food ordering process to make it more time friendly to guests. Other than that- it's a really good time!! read more

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Beak & Skiff is a MUST visit for anyone who loves to food, alcohol, or just a wholesome good time! The campus has a cafe with very generous portions and great prices. While there I got the pulled pork poutine, which was incredible. The general store has all the merch and snacks you could ever want. And then there's the tasting room...what a treat. I went on a Saturday in October so it was peak season. The lines were long but moved pretty quickly. You can get a craft cocktail, cans of all the 1911 that is made, or flights. I opted for a whiskey and cider flight. It was great trying out everything so I knew EXACTLY what I loved and wanted to buy to take home. The store outside the tasting room packed up all my bottles and cans perfectly to transport home. Do yourself a favor and plan a trip here. read more

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Another stop on an afternoon of Fall fun! The crowd was considerable this past Saturday afternoon, the line of traffic coming out as we were coming in was considerable! Luckily my friend's son works there on the weekend and knows where parking is less congested. We were able to order hard ciders without too much of a wait, and picked up a bottle of 1911 Donut Whiskey as a gift. Luckily I didn't have to wait in the line to score the fresh, hot out of oven Apple pie, that received rave reviews from my fiancé! Loved the thick, flaky crust! Apples and cider were also purchased at the barn. We did wander around the gift shop as well, I was disappointed very little Fall or Halloween merchandise but packed with plenty of goods. It is a little cooperate but a beautiful facility. The view of the foliage is phenomenal from their great location! read more

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Coming from New Mexico, I've definitely never seen apple picking anything like what you'll find here. I know it's definitely more of an East Coast tradition, but I'm hooked. I came with a friend on a trip where I was helping her move. We had some free time and this was top of the list on things to do. It was such a fun experience, and I would totally go back if I'm ever in the area again. There's truly no shortage of things to do including tasting the different spirits, trying about a million different treats, and, of course, going out into the orchard and picking your own apples. Everything was just so fun and also planned out very well. We came on a Friday so it wasn't super busy but it was still a good crowd. The staff was very friendly and we had so many great opportunities to take photos and just enjoy the experience. We visited in early October, so it wasn't super freezing just yet but still pretty cold. The warm apple cider was definitely the perfect treat for the morning. I also got to try an apple cider doughnut, which was really nice as well. I only wish that I had room for more bites including the apple crisp. That sounded so good. read more

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Huge pros and cons. Pros: Food, drink, and prices are all fantastic considering how nice this place looks. Absolutely beautiful location, and very friendly staff as well. Makes the drive alone worth it. Cons: There's no visible security inside the venue, I was here for Primus, the crowd had a bunch of drunkards being public nusiances and trying to start fights. Parking is maybe the worst venue parking I've ever experienced. You quite literally have to drive through seas of people who are obviously angry that you're driving where they're trying to walk. so disorganized. read more

Every year, the friend group and I do a special trip to Beak & Skiff to pick apples that we then use for apple pies, cider, etc to share! It's a great time, where we get to go taste whatever the new hard cider may be in the tasting room, and then go purchase our yearly (self-afflicted) allotment of mixed 4-packs. The place is *always* packed when we go, but we still have a great time. We've been doing this for 4 years now, and it is always fun going on the tractor ride. This year, the kiddos got to come and it's a great way to tire them out LOL! read more

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I always loved coming here and taking my family to pick apples and walk around what was once a small, family, friendly, apple, picking experience. As time has gone on, I've watched this facility, expand its reach and grow its offerings to where it is today, far beyond, just a place to pick apples. I can appreciate how they've grown this orchard into the establishment it is today. However, I miss the quaintness and "non-corporate" vibe that once charmed this hilltop. My favorite apple has always been the Jona Mac. They were in season so it was time to make a trip. At the barn where you can pick apples from large crates sat the Jona Macs, and three other varieties. I wanted to try the Paula reds, but felt a little awkward asking the folks behind the counter if it was OK to sample one. Though they gave me the greenlight, I just didn't feel that welcomed as in days gone by. The Jonah Macs were small, bitey and a bit tart which is how I love apples. The Paula reds are fast becoming my favorite because they are a little juicier, but just as Bitey as the Jonah Macs. . On the way out you can't not stop at the bakery and get yourself an apple pie. The girl behind the counter was very friendly and thanked me for the purchase. When I got the pie back to the house, I couldn't dive into it fast enough, but was quickly disappointed that the pie was quite cold and though I warmed it up, it was not the quality it used to be. Perhaps they made this pie many days ago as it lacked freshness. It's a nice sized pie, the apples were very good, but the flaky crust that once made the pie so special seem to have gone. read more

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards - apple pie - Distilleries Near Me - Lafayette, New York

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards campus has many attractions and definitely worth the stop. There is plenty of parking spaces on the grass and road. The campus has a cafe and bakery that sells burgers, hotdogs, fried pickles, apple cider donuts, and so much more. I purchased 1 apple cider donut and it was very good. The apple barn has cartons of fresh apples for purchase instead of picking your own from the trees. I spent some time at the 1911 tasting room. They have cider or spirits flights. I chose the cider flights and got a sample of the cider donut, original, candy corn, black cherry, and cranberry cider. The tray for the flight has the distinction of which one is which underneath the cups. It was $8.00 for the flight. My favorite of the ciders was the candy corn and black cherry. The tasting room has tables inside and outside. Since it was a really nice day, we sat outside and enjoyed seeing people on the hayrides pass by and the apple trees. The general store had a mix of items. There was fresh or hard cider, fudge, soaps, jams, and so much more. Also, there is a place for children called the Kids Treehouse. I enjoyed the hard ciders so much that I purchased a mix and match 4 pack cans for $12.95. I had such a great time at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards and can't wait to come back here. read more

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It was a disappointing day for Apple picking this past Sunday as the trees were bare. They were only letting us pick Macintosh but the trees were so empty we only walked away with a couple of very small apples in our bag (even though we got there right when they opened.) We then went to get donuts and they said they were all out of the pint and half gallon ciders which was disappointing. Later we found out they had a ton right next door at the general store. Why wouldn't they have transferred some before they ran out, or at the very least, told us to go next door. I did buy some PB Chocolate Fudge in the store before I left and it was delicious! Some of the best I have ever had. read more

We had a great time at Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards last week. We went during the time to pick Cortlands. There was a massive amount of cars as we entered the mountaintop orchard. There was actually police directing parking. The entrance moved smoothly and we were walking to the main buildings within 5 minutes. Upon seeing the main buildings we were overwhelmed with fall joy. There were apples everywhere, the smell of baked apples in the air, the sight of changing leaves, and the sound of lots of kids playing. (This is a VERY family-friendly place). We went to pick apples first. You must take the tractor ride out to the orchards for picking, you are not allowed to walk out on your own. You are then driven around the orchard. Different groups stop at different spots to make sure one section isn't over-picked. They give you quick directions as you hop off the tracker and grab a plastic bag. You can fill it with however many apples you'd like as long as they fit. You then find a seat at any wooden bench to get picked up by the tractor again. The tractor lets you off and you weigh/pay your apples before leaving. We spent under $18 for a full bag of Cortlands that lasted a week or so. They were delicious! We also enjoyed the apple cider and the apple cider donuts. They have so many other unique treats, drinks, and activities. It was a bit crowded, but worth it for what we left with! read more

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We attended a concert here this past summer, and we had such a good time that we're hoping to come out again in the future for some of their other events! The concert itself was great, which is a review in itself, but I'm here to talk about the venue. I will say that having never been here before and trying to attend a concert, the directions were a little bit confusing. Their parking lot didn't open until 3pm, but as a part of the concert package we had, the VIP pre-show event also started at 3pm and trying to get there early and get a parking spot was impossible. We were absolutely fine with hanging out on the campus (we ended up driving over to one of their tap rooms, which was only open during special events where the main campus is inaccessible to the public) but I just wish the venue would have been a little more communicative about having to wait for their parking lot to open. Despite this hiccup at the start, we had an excellent time at Beak & Skiff sampling their ciders and enjoying the show. While we were waiting in the tap room we were able to try one of their cider flights with a nice variety of the ciders they produce all on site. I'm slowly starting to get into ciders and this was a really nice introduction into how really good they can be! We actually enjoyed them so much that we ended up driving back out the day after the concert to pick up a couple of cans to take home. I liked that we were able to put together our own 4-pack. We also had a chance to try some of their food. My boyfriend and I opted for the BBQ pulled pork sandwich with mac & cheese and coleslaw, a favorite meal of ours. Both the sandwich and coleslaw were really good, but the mac and cheese left a lot to be desired. I'm chocking that up to it being a concert event, and not their normal business hours so we're willing to give it another try next time we're out that way. Overall we had a really good experience here, and are hoping to get back out sometime this fall for some apple picking! And also, the cider. Yummm!! read more

All the fun things to do in one place, must say they do have the best apple, I will need to back again very soon to try their whiskey flight, spirit flight, cider flight. Just too much drink in one day. Best apple packing place for everyone in the family read more

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Love this place, a 20 min drive from Skaneateles to the apple campus. We went for lunch on a Friday so it wasn't too busy but the place was huge so I can only imagine how busy it gets on a nice weekend day. We sampled the spirits and the ciders, both were interesting with some different flavors. Sandwiches were filling for lunch. Came home with a 4 pack of the original cider! read more

Terribly inefficient drink service. Rampant underage drinking. Not family friendly. Would you enjoy standing in a hour long line at an understaffed bar ? Then this place may be for you. A orchard in the country using and discarding thousands of plastic cups and drink trays each day ? Cold queso ? Horses being paraded and abused by children ? Couple cops and zero investment in security ? Also noticed staff clearly drinking behind the bar. Will only go back for concerts read more

I have grown to appreciate hard ciders over the last year and on a recent trip to Syracuse, I knew I had to make a stop out to the Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards and see where 1911 hard cider is made! A family member and I stopped by on a Friday around 2:30pm. There was plenty of parking when we arrived so we were able to park right by the entrance to the 1911 Tasting Room. Beak & Skiff is huge and the area where the 1911 tasting room was pretty! Leading up to the tasting room, I was surprised to see a general store and a bakery, though the bakery was closed for the day. The tasting room had multiple bar areas and a large outdoor patio area, where we sat. The woman working behind the bar was pleasant and plenty patient as we decided what we wanted to order. We enjoyed a flight of 1911 Spirits and I also enjoyed a Frozen Orchard Palmer. The 1911 Blueberry Vodka was the best from the flight but the Frozen Orchard Palmer was incredible, VERY refreshing. I ended up grabbing a couple four-packs of 1911 hard cider as well as a bottle of the 1911 Cider Donut Bourbon, which is delicious! On our way out, we walked through the general store and grabbed six of their mini apple cider donuts and munched on those as we headed out. The woman working the general store was incredibly friendly and fun to talk to. As we expected, these donuts were delicious! Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, home of 1911 hard cider, is beautiful! I would gladly take the detour here again if/when I go to Syracuse! read more

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards - 1911 NYS Fair Sweet Apple cider, Frozen Orchard Palmer, 1911 Spirits Flight: Everything was great; Blueberry Vodka was my fav of the flight - Distilleries Near Me - Lafayette, New York

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Went on a Sunday in the off season, gorgeous day, very limited people. All the staff that helped us with drinks and food were very helpful in describing things to help make the best choice for us. We had a couple cider samplers, the frozen orchard Palmer, chicken tenders and poutine. Everything was delicious. The view is amazing on a bright blue sky day. Bathrooms are easily accessible in the tasting building. And they have their own parking lot, which makes it no hassle. read more

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards - Outdoor seating with a great view and a frozen orchard Palmer. - Distilleries Near Me - Lafayette, New York

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I was there midday during the week and it was extremely busy so I can't even imagine a weekend. The ride out to the orchard was nice, but I can see how it could be inaccessible for many people, they may have an accessible option but I didn't see it. They are very restrictive on where you can pick, unlike other orchards in the area, but the employees out there are very informed and the apples really taste great and have lasted well (in the fridge) There are a lot of food and drink options, and great shops. It's a really nice campus to visit if you're looking for something to do and don't mind crowds. read more

Went for their summer concert series and immediately got home and purchased more tickets for later in the summer. We could not have had a more perfect evening. Their concert venue is beautiful and they have a great menu selection. We get the 1911 chicken sandwich every time (and take bets on who has the most pickles). They clearly have been around the block a few times, everything from parking to food to crowd control was so seamless, easy, and relaxing! Definitely worth the drive!!! read more

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards - View of sunset and campus from the lawn - Distilleries Near Me - Lafayette, New York

They are ranked the #1 apple orchard in the state for a reason! Fun place to go for a NY Fall Day! I suggest getting there early, but it gets busy very quickly! However, the venue has parking in the front and back and do a great job getting people on the tractor for apple picking. On my most recent visit on a busy Fall Sunday, we were in and out within a couple hours and felt like we did everything we wanted to do! I bought almost 15 lbs. of apples, had a delicious cocktail with 1911 products, tried poutine and apple fritters and checked out the various shops! It doesn't take long to spend money here, but everything is great! They also have a rewards program where you earn points for each purchase. I look forward to coming here every year and am excited for all the apple recipes to come! read more

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards - Apple picking - Distilleries Near Me - Lafayette, New York

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Apple picking, cider tastings & good times can be found at this Lafayette location. Left the city for Apple picking but got much more when we came across beak & skiff! The aesthetics were amazing, every spot had its own photo op! The cider flights were affordable and delicious under $10, the seasonal cocktails were also delicious $12 and below. I especially loved the cider flights because you get to try different flavors and then decide which you'll commit to The hay ride to the orchard was quick, easy & free. you'll get to snap many pics of the orchard. They had 4 different types of apples in season when I visited ( mid October) you pay by the pound for the apples I'm looking forward to visiting here again next year! read more

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards - Distilleries Near Me - Lafayette, New York

I go to Beacon skiff every year and have an absolute blast there I love everything I've seen

I'm shocked that the excellent cider flight is $6. If you get the $2 upgrade for maple bourbon that's still cheaper than an NYC bar drink. The great mix of flavors ranged from sweet apple to exotics like cider donut. Black cherry was excellent. The scenery alone is worth $6; Route 20 should be in magazines. Outdoor seats are abundant. The array of buildings is dazzling - i.e. there's a bakery but also the cafe. The apple fritters - not always available - were great. There's a mix-and-match option to create a four-pack of cans. Watermelon mint wasn't my thing. The original version was good but maybe I'm not a purist as my favorites were raspberry and shandy. read more

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Great spot to come check out if you are exploring around Syracuse. The tasting room is great. You get 5 samples to enjoy for $6! Recommend the sweet apple which is exclusively made for the NY state fair. Must have their apple cider from their general Store. So yummy! They have a tavern that you can order food from and also have a distillery and can have great mixed cocktails! read more

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We have been going to this orchard for years and it is still the best! They have a huge kiddie land, a wagon ride to and from the orchard, a bakery and a bar. The cider is absolutely delicious and I have never eaten anything there that was not amazing! The orchard is beautiful as well. The workers are all very helpful and kind too! read more

An apple orchard with many attractions and a large tasting room/store! The grounds are huge here, there's plenty to do, and something for all ages. It's a great place to spend your day at. They have wagons that take you out to the orchards to do some apple picking. You can get cider flights, wine flights, spirit flights, and specialty drinks in the tasting room, and purchase cans of cider or bottles of liquor as well! The drinks are all pretty good and its cool to try a variety of their ciders/liquors. During the summer they put on a great concert series as well with pretty well known artists! read more

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This is one of our favorite places under the sun! My 3 year old loves venturing out to the orchards via the wagon ride to pick a couple of apples, we are close enough that we can come weekly to see what the new apple of the week is (so far honey crisp is our favorite!). The kids play area is wonderful with the giant dual slide, my daughter would willingly spend hours playing here with a bunch of other kids her age. We haven't had anything from the cafe besides some donuts, but the food looks delicious. The ciders are amazing as well as the apple wine. The view is spectacular, and on the weekends there is a small petting zoo and occasionally a pony ride area. Everyone here has always been incredibly friendly. I could go on and on about my love for beak & skiff. It's truly a beautiful place for an enjoyable day! Please note that the wagon rides end at 5pm if you're coming from afar :) read more